Gamification is a new buzz word that is gaining traction but at the same time is being questioned by business professionals. The uncertainty is partly due to the fact that gamification is not thoroughly understood by educators and facilitators. So what is gamification? Gamification is the use of game design elements in non-game contexts. […]

Effective learning occurs when learners can connect with the material and this connectedness happens through emotions. Various studies have confirmed how emotions affect mental processes and learning habits. Karla Gutierrez summarises emotional learning well by saying that “Students learn if they care. They pay attention if they feel encouraged. They engage with others if […]